Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has bagged the Most Outstanding Grassroots Legislator Award for 2025 from BEN TV London . A delegation led by Michael Patrick presented the award, recognizing Hon. Ogah’s impactful work in healthcare, education, and local governance. These initiatives have significantly contributed to the development of his constituency, making... Read More
Five years after taking legal action, a group of foreign-trained doctors has won a significant appeal against the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, highlighting questions about fairness and transparency in the country’s medical certification system. The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Adewale v. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2025... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits on Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state, disclosing that four of the assailants were neutralised by local hunters during a fierce gun battle. Speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the Commissioner for... Read More
Nigeria’s fintech success stories are often told through valuations and awards. Yet behind many of the most impactful innovations lies a quieter but more consequential narrative—one of sacrifice, resilience, and the deliberate decision to see opportunity where others see difficulty. Nibox, winner of the .ng Fintech Company of the Year 2025, exemplifies this journey. Founded... Read More
When Nigerian airline operators say that up to 60% of an airfare goes to government charges, they are not exaggerating. Industry leaders, from major airlines, including chairmen of major airline companies in the country, have repeatedly drawn attention to this structural imbalance. Yet public debate continues to focus narrowly on airline pricing, even prompting the... Read More
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration passes the two-year mark, a review against his Renewed Hope manifesto shows a pattern of deliberate implementation, with several landmark promises already delivered and foundations laid for long-term national renewal. The administration moved swiftly on its core economic agenda, taking difficult but decisive steps to remove the fuel subsidy... Read More
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its unprecedented ₦100 billion annual education scholarship initiative, a decade-long commitment that will support more than 1.3 million Nigerian students across secondary and tertiary institutions. NELFUND in a statement made available to journalists by its Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi... Read More
Nigeria — 12 December 2025: The State Police Command of Anambra has activated an intensified security framework for the upcoming Yuletide season, following a strategic lecture convened by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, at the Command Headquarters in Awka. Addressing Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical unit heads, CP... Read More
* indeed Governor Usman Ododo is taking Kogi state to greater heights. By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has led Chinese and international partners to unveil the Ajaokuta Economic City, a new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) projected to attract $500 million in annual foreign direct investment and... Read More
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACIMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering research, innovation, and industry-ready graduates. Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Arch Sonny Echono, at the signing of MoU in Abuja on Wednesday, expressed his appreciation for the... Read More